Charles F. Dawson

Charles F. Dawson, affectionately known as “Papa”, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Carole Hagan Dawson, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Frank and Sara Ferguson Dawson.

A 1957 graduate of Dixie High School, Charles retired from Solutia after 33 years of dedicated service as a maintenance technician. His dedication to the community was demonstrated by his past memberships in the Abbeville County Forest Landowners Association and the Abbeville Jaycees. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Pinzgauer Association. Charles found joy tending to his cows and farming, activities that connected him to the land he cherished. He was also a passionate NASCAR fan. Charles was a lifetime member and Elder of Little Mountain Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dawson; sister, Sara Ann Cannon; and great-grandson, Barrett Dawson.

Charles is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carole, of the home; son, Stacey Dawson (Andrea) of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Mandy Nettles (Justin), Coty Dawson (Lyndsie), Sydney Dawson (Lewis Cowart) and Zach Dawson; one great-grandson, Gatlyn; and his beloved cat, Bubba.

The family will receive friends 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the sanctuary of Little Mountain Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:30PM with Rev. John LeHeup officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions in memory of Charles, be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646 or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

The family is at the home in Abbeville.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Dawson family.